Hello to Everyone:
I am so appreciative of the wonderful support that everyone has shown us. All of the entries on this Blog, and stories that you told us at the Gathering for Steve at Bldg., K, helped to reinforce our memories of the smart, kind and generous man that we knew and loved. Our hearts are heavy, but they are also full with all the love you have shared with us.
Thank you.
Kathy
Monday, July 7, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
We miss you Steve
This from Edwin Park:
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I met Steve at NextWave. During the many years at Dot and TI, I have learned much from him. He was definitely excited about engineering and was always willing to stay late and give a helping hand.
What struck me most about Steve was his admonition that life is a lot more than work. During many lunches with him over the years, he would worry about how Kyle and Stephanie would grow up, anticipate his next vacation with Kathy, share his sadness about losing his mother, and be excited about his father's latest gadgets. Twenty years from now, this is what I will remember.
He was always open to trying something new, going to different countries, and trying different foods... though he always like his meat and potato.
This from Frances Park:
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Steve has always stuck out in my mind as really great friend. A couple of really nice memories I have include back before Edwin and I were married when Steve came over to help Edwin celebrate his birthday with a smoothy party (see picture), and when we went with him and Kyle to watch a movie on opening day. I was always thrilled to see him and his wide warm smile whether at Dot or TI or out and about. Steve, you made an impression on us and we won't forget it. Thank you.
Steve as a Role Model & Mentor
I first met Steve after joining TI two years ago. Once I got to know Steve, then I wondered how one could get away with not knowing him. I could not write any more eloquently of this, than some of the sweet and eloquent entries on this blog. But it also shows the consistency and quality with which Steve treated everyone.
The knowledge of Steve leaving us is quite unbearable as we will all miss him terribly. To have such an impact on his colleagues is a testament to all of Steve's contributions, past, present and future.
To the divine powers, as well as Steve's family and environment that shaped and supported him, I am eternally grateful for the gift of Steve. He was truly and frequently, an oasis of tranquility and inspiration to me and many others, during times of chaos and confusion.
In my own future he will continue to be a source of guidance as we covered many topics in our numerous discussions. An example of one such piece of advise from him, about a "job search mindset" impressed me so much I wrote down and emailed him, his reply was one of humble appreciation as was always his nature.
Steve, thank you so much for everything you shared with us.
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Subject: Steve words of professional wisdom
Dean,
Totally awesome e-mail. I will keep this one close.
Best regards, -- Steve
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Subject: Steve words of professional wisdom
Steve, your words were so good I had to write them down.
1) make your own world a happy one by doing what you enjoy otherwise you’re lost (so true)another way of saying get your own sh.t together before you can help some one else with theirs.
2) find an environment match not just a pay check ... eventually.
3) aim is to supplement team mates (reinforce/add skills, energy, perspective ... etc).
4) find a boss that complements personal strenghts and cancels out personal weaknesses.
--Dean
I first met Steve after joining TI two years ago. Once I got to know Steve, then I wondered how one could get away with not knowing him. I could not write any more eloquently of this, than some of the sweet and eloquent entries on this blog. But it also shows the consistency and quality with which Steve treated everyone.
The knowledge of Steve leaving us is quite unbearable as we will all miss him terribly. To have such an impact on his colleagues is a testament to all of Steve's contributions, past, present and future.
To the divine powers, as well as Steve's family and environment that shaped and supported him, I am eternally grateful for the gift of Steve. He was truly and frequently, an oasis of tranquility and inspiration to me and many others, during times of chaos and confusion.
In my own future he will continue to be a source of guidance as we covered many topics in our numerous discussions. An example of one such piece of advise from him, about a "job search mindset" impressed me so much I wrote down and emailed him, his reply was one of humble appreciation as was always his nature.
Steve, thank you so much for everything you shared with us.
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Subject: Steve words of professional wisdom
Dean,
Totally awesome e-mail. I will keep this one close.
Best regards, -- Steve
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Subject: Steve words of professional wisdom
Steve, your words were so good I had to write them down.
1) make your own world a happy one by doing what you enjoy otherwise you’re lost (so true)another way of saying get your own sh.t together before you can help some one else with theirs.
2) find an environment match not just a pay check ... eventually.
3) aim is to supplement team mates (reinforce/add skills, energy, perspective ... etc).
4) find a boss that complements personal strenghts and cancels out personal weaknesses.
--Dean
Monday, June 23, 2008
Friendly and Enthusiastic
Steve was the type of person you could always talk to. He had such a warm and friendly way about him. His passion and enthusiasm for anything he was doing is unmatched by anyone I have ever met, whether it was engineering, going to watch races, or doing something with his family. Its a rare gift and will be very missed.
He loved to think unconventionally, solve problems and help people. I remember this one problem my team was working on which needed the voltage to go lower than what the specs for a part permitted. We had started to look for a new part to fix the issue, when Steve comes to us and was all excited. He tells us what his solution is, and took the time to explain to me how he came up with it and the equations to use it. His excitement was so refreshing, and I couldn't help but smile with amazement.
I will truly miss his smile and the chats I've had with him.
~Chris
He loved to think unconventionally, solve problems and help people. I remember this one problem my team was working on which needed the voltage to go lower than what the specs for a part permitted. We had started to look for a new part to fix the issue, when Steve comes to us and was all excited. He tells us what his solution is, and took the time to explain to me how he came up with it and the equations to use it. His excitement was so refreshing, and I couldn't help but smile with amazement.
I will truly miss his smile and the chats I've had with him.
~Chris
Goodbye -- Steve
Steve working with you for over 8 years I was always amazed at your energy level and enthusiasm for everything. I could not imagine how someone could get so excited about every task no matter how trivial. I will always remember the last conversation we had about raising daughters. You were so excited when you shared the pictures of your family.
Wherever you are Steve you will always be missed !
So Long.
_nitin nigam
Wherever you are Steve you will always be missed !
So Long.
_nitin nigam
Engineer's Engineer
I had the good fortune to work along side Steve for over ten years and I think everyone will agree he was the Engineer's Engineer. The one you could count on to dig into the toughest problems, with excitement, and solve them. He made it all look easy and fun, and it was when you had him to count on.
I've never met anyone with a greater love for electronics. An example is when we found out that Texas Instruments was acquiring Dot Wireless, I asked Steve what he thought because he was so excited. He didn't reply about money as you would think, he was so excited because his first ever electronic books were the classic yellow Texas Instruments Data Book set. He said he had always admired Texas Instruments because of those Data Books and was so excited to now be working there.
Most importantly, I can't say enough about the incredibly positive outlook Steve had on life. Even at 50 he still had the excitement you typically only see in children. Some of us even saw him actually dancing with happiness just a few weeks ago. He was most excited when speaking of his family and it was obvious that Electronics was actually far down on his list of priorities. He has inspired all of us to make this world a better place and will be dearly missed. God bless all his family.
I've never met anyone with a greater love for electronics. An example is when we found out that Texas Instruments was acquiring Dot Wireless, I asked Steve what he thought because he was so excited. He didn't reply about money as you would think, he was so excited because his first ever electronic books were the classic yellow Texas Instruments Data Book set. He said he had always admired Texas Instruments because of those Data Books and was so excited to now be working there.
Most importantly, I can't say enough about the incredibly positive outlook Steve had on life. Even at 50 he still had the excitement you typically only see in children. Some of us even saw him actually dancing with happiness just a few weeks ago. He was most excited when speaking of his family and it was obvious that Electronics was actually far down on his list of priorities. He has inspired all of us to make this world a better place and will be dearly missed. God bless all his family.
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Goodbye
The last man I talked to before heading for my vacation (end of May 2008) was Steve. As I stood complaining about TI-shutdown, his parting words were "things always happen for good". The face and words are something I will never forget.
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